9781331980179 - Geology, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint) de Chamberlin, Thomas C. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of Earth and solar system evolution, presenting dynamic sequences that depart from familiar lines. It begins by examining both widely accepted and alternative hypotheses of the formation of Earth. The author unpacks the Laplacian Nebular Hypothesis in depth, detailing that we live on what was once a spheroid of hot gas, which expanded and contracted, shedding rings that became the planets. It then introduces two other main hypotheses for comparison; the Meteoritic Hypothesis and the Planetesimal Hypothesis. While the book delves into complex scientific theory, it is written with accessible language, making it suitable for someone with a general interest in astrophysics. The author emphasizes that hypotheses are subject to change as new evidence comes to light and encourages an approach open to revision - a crucial mindset for unraveling the history of Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.